Editing X 2

Posted Wed, 03/11/20

Editing two different books at once is not my idea of heaven, but that's exactly what I've been doing the past few weeks.

I've been working with my editor Palvi on Mind Sweeper, which is slated for release in May 2020. While proficient with many software programs and applications, I'm not so familiar with the "editing" mode in Microsoft Word. Plus, my 2007 version of the software misbehaves with irritating regularity. However, we finally made it through. I'm so appreciative to Palvi Sharma for her expertise, as well as her infinite patience.

Editing for "Mind Sweeper" by Deborah O'Toole. Click on image to view larger size in a  new window.

Final word count for Mind Sweeper: 70,800. A new cover for the book is also under consideration.

"Mind Sweeper" by Deborah O'Toole. Click on image to view larger size in a new window.

A week later, my publisher Terrie Balmer (owner and CEO of Club Lighthouse Publishing), sent me suggested revisions for Glinhaven. Since the novel is scheduled to be released in late March or early April, I jumped right into the edits. Thank you, Terrie, for making my writing life much easier. Final word count for Glinhaven: 92,216.

Editing for "Glinhaven" by Deborah O'Toole. Click on image to view larger size in a  new window.

A new book cover has also been designed for Glinhaven, again thanks to Terrie.

Book covers for "Glinhaven" by Deborah O'Toole. Click on image to view larger size in a  new window. 

How stressful is it to be editing two very different books, back-to-back? Oddly enough, not as difficult as it sounds. The two novels are far removed from each other in content, as well as characters, that I had no difficulty  maneuvering my way through all of it.

I'm still in the midst of writing Bloodlust, but The Crypt Artist, while complete, still has to go through the final editing stages. The novel may be coming your way in late summer or early autumn.

2020 has turned out to be a very busy year, indeed.

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Tags: Glinhaven; Mind Sweeper; Writing & Editing